Americans spend more than $1 trillion every year to insure their health, their homes, their cars and more. And each year, many of those Americans...
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The Secret Behind the “99”
We all know that retailers have lots of tricks up their sleeves to get us to buy more. In fact, we have reported on many...
Finding College Scholarships in 2023
A quarter million dollars for a high school student’s science project…$30,000 for doodling …$10,000 for making a prom dress out of duct tape. Among the...
Easy Ways to Save at the Grocery Store
Grocery shopping is hard on your wallet, especially these days. Bottom Line Personal spoke with Arthur VanDam, CPA, president of the financial-planning website BudgetAnd GrowRich.com,...
Best Credit Cards for Today’s Inflation
Skyrocketing inflation is stretching budgets and devaluing savings. Credit card debt shot up 13% over a recent 12-month stretch as millions of US households struggle...
Medicare Advantage Plans are Denying Payments
Many seniors opt for private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional fee-for-service Medicare so they can access a broader array of services and perks such...
Beware: 6 Common Health Coverage Misconceptions
How well do you understand your health coverage? In the world of health insurance and, to a lesser extent, Medicare, a single misstep can trigger...
Problem With Gift Cards
Who doesn’t love a gift card? Certainly I do. In fact, for one of my favorite retailers, I have accumulated three over the last year...
Medical Malpractice: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Injury or infection caused by medical treatment is one of the leading causes of death in the US. In fact, most of us will experience...
Gas Cards: Not The Best Way To Save
With gas prices hitting record highs, Americans are looking for ways to save at the pump. One possibility: A gas station co-branded credit card that...
Car-Rental Insurance Traps
Car-rental companies just love to sell you insurance—even though most customers are already protected by their personal policies and/or credit card companies. Still, there are...
15 Fuel-Saving Driving Strategies
The recent run-up in fuel prices is straining budgets and making some drivers wonder why they bought gas-guzzling SUVs and pickups. Choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle...